Glory God

Now therefore, I pray, if I have found grace in Your sight, show me now Your way, that I may know You and that I may find grace in Your sight. And consider that this nation is Your people.”
 And He said, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”  Exodus 33:13-14
 

What did Moses learn about the way of the Lord in this passage?  God showed Him that He is a God who will accompany those who seek Him, and that He is the God who gives rest, peace in times of uncertainty.  Later in this chapter Moses will also be shown that God protects us, hides us in the cleft of the rock that we stand on.  He is God who has mercy, and gives us second chances (Ex 34:1).  

So why would God go with people?  Why would He ensure our safety and fill us with peace?  Showing us the way He works, His character, and being with us must bring Him glory.  HE must get glory by loving people.  A God who can be humble, and lowly is a glorious thing!  

So the LORD said to Moses, “I will also do this thing that you have spoken; for you have found grace in My sight, and I know you by name.” And he said, “Please, show me Your glory.” Then He said, “I will make all My goodness pass before you, and I will proclaim the name of the LORD before you. I will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion.”  But He said, “You cannot see My face; for no man shall see Me, and live.”  And the LORD said, “Here is a place by Me, and you shall stand on the rock. So it shall be, while My glory passes by, that I will put you in the cleft of the rock, and will cover you with My hand while I pass by.  Then I will take away My hand, and you shall see My back; but My face shall not be seen.” Exodus 33:17-23

I've been wondering if God is love, can God be glory?  Moses asks, "Let me see Your glory" and God says He will make His goodness pass before Him.  Can God be separated from His goodness? God basically walks past Moses, and shows him His glory, but not His face.  So could it be that God would even come close to humans is His glory?  I am sure His glory unsearchable!  Is His compassion and graciousness His glory, in dwelling with people?  Will we see His glory too?  Can we see it now?  Oh God, show us Your glory, show us Your ways, that we may know You, and love You like You love us, like You love Jesus, our humble King and God.  

They shall see His face, and His name shall be on their foreheads. There shall be no night there: They need no lamp nor light of the sun, for the Lord God gives them light. And they shall reign forever and ever.  Revelation 22:4-5